Alonso hands in Liverpool transfer request
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has reportedly handed in a transfer request at Anfield to ensure he gets his move to Real Madrid this summer.
Alonso: Which way to the Bernabeu?
Liverpool have refused to budge from an asking price for Alonso in the region of £30m, which has stalled any potential move to the Bernabeu, but their hand may now be forced as the Spain international has made his intentions clear.
Alonso has been at the centre of a long-running transfer saga as La Liga giants Madrid have made no secret of their desire to secure a deal.
Speculation suggests a fee will be struck with Madrid within the next couple of days for a sum reported to be in the region of £25m.
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has said publicly he doesn't want to sell Alonso, especially asJavier Mascherano was said to be interesting Barcelona.
Alonso signed from Real Socieded for £10.5m in 2004 shortly after Benitez arrived at the club, and appeared to on his way out last summer as Liverpool chased Gareth Barry's signature.
Some reports claim it is that saga that prompted Alonso's request to leave Anfield, with Real Madrid his preferred destination.
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